The Criminal Justice major is an interdisciplinary social science curriculum that is focused on the development of practical skills and knowledge for professional careers in the justice field. Students' studies focus on law enforcement, corrections, courts, juvenile justice, criminology, victimology, and research methods to study crime, criminal and abnormal behavior, and society's response to these dynamics. Criminal Justice majors are encouraged to take Spanish in their general studies program.

Please note: The following requirements are effective beginning Fall 2012. Students must also complete the General Studies Program and other requirements.

Criminal Justice Core

Hrs

CJUS

110

Survey of Criminal Justice

3

CJUS

190

Criminal Law

3

CJUS

220

Introduction to Corrections

3

CJUS

230

Policing

3

CJUS

308

Community-Based Corrections

3

CJUS

330

Research Methods

3

CJUS

340

Criminal Procedures & The Courts

3

CJUS

360

Criminology

3

CJUS

385

Victimology

3

CJUS

410

Juvenile Delinquency

3

CJUS

495

Seminar in Criminal Justice (Senior Competency Course)

3

Total Criminal Justice Core Courses

33

Note: Required Program Prerequisites

CMIS

101

Information Systems Concepts and Applications

3

PSYC

121

Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC

201

Principles of Sociology

3

The Justice Administration option is for students who are interested in developing career-enhancing leadership/ management skills.